Development Engineer

Campbelltown City Council; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time 35h/wk

Company vehicle leaseback

Generous leave

Fortnightly pay

Staff car parking

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council is seeking an experienced Development Engineer to support the Planning and Environment Division. You will provide expert engineering advice on subdivisions and developments, shaping infrastructure outcomes for Campbelltown.

The role requires a civil or surveying engineering qualification with at least two years’ relevant experience. A White Card and a C-class licence are expected, with a comprehensive salary package and flexible leave provisions offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or surveying engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years' proven experience in civil or environmental engineering, with road and drainage design.
• Knowledge of WSUD, DRAINS and MUSIC modelling; plus LG practices and recent legislative changes.

Responsibilities

• Appraise subdivisional road and drainage plans for compliance with design principles.
• Inspect and advise on approval of subdivision works to meet Council requirements.
• Assess and provide engineering advice and conditions for standard Development Applications.
• Assess and clearance for small-scale Subdivision Certificates for engineering matters.
• Assess and determine Section 68 applications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil or Surveying Engineering

Tools

WSUD

DRAINS

MUSIC modelling

Job description

Campbelltown City Council – Campbelltown NSW

Salary from $108,310.44 - $117,235.96 per annum + Civil Liability Allowance + 12% superannuation

Generous leave and flexible working arrangements

Collaborative and supportive team environment

About us:

Campbelltown City Council is an ambitious and innovative organisation in a rapidly growing city that is ideally located with easy access to key public transport and road links. Boasting extensive bushland areas along the Georges River, contrasted with vibrant city centres, Campbelltown City has been identified as a key strategic centre for the Macarthur region. Providing a range of services and facilities to a diverse community, we have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having a positive impact.

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

About the role:

The Development Engineering Team within the Planning and Environment Division plays a key role supporting and facilitating development across the local government area through the timely and efficient provision of expert engineering advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on the engineering aspects of proposed subdivisions and developments.

Reporting to the Coordinator Development Engineering, this an exciting and challenging role that will shape the future of Campbelltown.

We are currently seeking an experienced Development Engineer responsible for:

• Appraise subdivisional road and drainage plans and development engineering design plans and ensure that they comply with best engineering design and construction principles, and Council requirements.
• Inspect and make recommendations to supervisor regarding the approval of all subdivisional road drainage and development engineering construction work to ensure that it complies with good engineering design practice and Council’s requirements.
• Assess and provide engineering advice and conditions for standard Development Applications.
• Assess and provide clearance for the release of small-scale Subdivision Certificates for engineering matters.
• Assess and determine Section 68 applications

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or surveying engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years proven, demonstrated experience in civil or environmental engineering, with experience in road and drainage design and construction, WSUD, DRAINS and MUSIC modelling and sound knowledge of Local Government practices, and recent legislative changes.
• Ability to provide and evaluate engineering solutions to a variety of matters in complicated situations by critical examination, analysis, investigation or by adaptive thinking.
• Ability to produce workable and effective solutions for urban engineering road and drainage designs or construction problems in a changing environment.
• General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card) and current class C driver’s licence
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you will receive the following benefits:

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary from $108,310.44 - $117,235.96 per annum + Civil Liability Allowance + 12% superannuation
• A fully maintained vehicle under Council's leaseback vehicle policy
• Generous leave provisions
• Fortnightly pay
• Staff car parking

Key contact: For further information please contact Glenn Williams, Coordinator Development Engineering on 4645 4483.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability.

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